Awakenings from Then ’til Now allows you to Embrace Your Past, Empower the Present, Enrich Your Future.

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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Monday, December 31, 2012

AULD LANG SYNE 2012

This Day in History: December 31, 1997

Today marks the end of 2012. With its ending comes a new beginning: A new year filled with promise and hope. Promises and hopes come in the form of resolutions for some while others enter the year without resolve.

Embrace the past. . .

Before looking ahead, let's step back in time to the year 1997. It was on this day, December 31, 1997, when an American Hall of Fame pianist made his last appearance on this earth thereby no longer performing before live audiences.

Floyd Cramer was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the
architects of the "Nashville sound". He was known for his "slip note"
piano style, where an out-of-key note slides into the correct note. Wikipedia

As the hands of the clock approach midnight, billions of pairs of eyes worldwide will be fixed upon the dazzling lights and bustling energy of New York City's Times Square. Whether physically present within the square itself or glued to the television screen, adrenalin runs rampant with anticipation. A global tradition awaits commencement. The world holds it breath as the famous New Year's Eve Ball descends slowly...10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, until the clock strikes twelve.Tall and short glasses are raised as voices in unison shout

As you move past midnight into the dawn of 2013, may your thoughts be affixed upon resolutions of joy, peace and happiness. Look to the future in ways of enrichment for America: recovery and renewal! Remain attuned to changes that are wanted, more importantly needed, for hope, faith and courage to remain in the forefront of our nation.

Let your hearts and minds focus upon the men and women who give of their time and energies to serve America in her military forces. THEY are the future of America for without them to protect and defend the principles upon which this country was founded, America would NOT be a free nation! There would be NO freedom of religion, NO freedom of speech, NO freedom of the press,NO freedom of assembly,NO freedom of petition, NO right to bear arms,NO right ti equal justice,NO right to own private property,NO right to enjoy many other freedoms among them being. . .

Freedom to live or travel anywhere in our nation

Freedom to work at any job for which we can qualify

Freedom to marry and raise a family

Freedom to receive a free education in good public schools

Food for Thought:Which of America's freedoms would you like to see vanish, obliterated, abandoned, blanked out, blotted out, erased, GONE? It could happen, it can happen, it will happen unless we the people stand united for one common cause: Saving AMERICA'S freedoms!

Auld Lang Syne : Lyrics

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And auld lang syne!

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!